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Gaza genocide toll

Israel's relentless bombardment of Gaza shows no sign of abating, with deadly strikes reported across the besieged enclave, pushing the death toll to staggering new highs. At least 45 Palestinians were killed in multiple Israeli attacks across Gaza in a single day. In Gaza City, airstrikes on shelters, residential homes, and crowded streets have claimed the lives of at least 23 people, including seven in the Daraj neighborhood and five in a school-turned shelter. In the south, one person was killed in Khan Younis, while a strike on a car in Rafah took four more lives. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, more than 46,580 Palestinians have been killed since the regime’s genocidal war began.

"Swap deal imminent"

The Qatari prime minister has met with Hamas and Israeli delegations along with Trump’s West Asia envoy to try and bring the parties closer to a ceasefire deal in Gaza. According to Daily Mail, Qatar has presented both delegations a final draft of the terms for a ceasefire and a captive release agreement. Hamas will release 33 captives and the Israeli regime will begin its withdrawal from Gaza, send aid, and release thousands of Palestinian prisoners. Hamas says there has been progress in talks over some core issues and they are working on others. According to Israeli media, 90 percent of the prisoner swap agreement has been agreed on. Israeli media says the initial prisoner swap agreement will be signed either on Thursday or Friday. 

Iran military advance

Iran's Army has added one thousand strategic drones to its combat fleet, significantly boosting its operational capabilities. In his exclusive interview with Press TV, Sayyari said the drones can also engage in electronic warfare, offer extended flights and high destructive power. Designed for specific missions, the drones enhance border surveillance and reconnaissance while improving the Army's ability to strike distant targets. This reflects Iran's growing defensive capabilities, achieved through domestic innovation and manufacturing. Rear admiral also stressed that the Iranian nation will stand tall against any aggression and defend its interests and territorial integrity. The Iranian Army conducted air defense drills to ensure the security of the country’s critical infrastructure, including nuclear facilities in Fordow and Khondab regions. The large-scale exercise took place in key regions, including air defense zones in western and northern Iran. In the first phase, the Army's Air Defense Force demonstrated its combat readiness. As simulated hostile aircraft launched night-time attacks on key sites in Fordow, Khondab and Isfahan, the Air Defense Force successfully conducted detection, identification, and interception operations. The incoming unmanned aerial targets were neutralized using the advanced missile systems.

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